You should make that back after about 2 weeks work.
You should make that back after about 2 weeks work.
@topper - nice table, and it's mahogany too! It should last for your lifetime.
From what I've heard/ read, the balikbayan visa of 1 year is included in the count of the 3 years allowed for a tourist visa. So you have 1.5 years left of tourist visa renewals. I remember that you arrived a few days before the lockdown, and we've been 1.5 years into this pandemic. Hope that inter-zonal/ inter-island travel eases up soon.
I've also heard that the 13A takes 3-6 months to be approved once you've submitted all required documents. One guy had it in ~3 months, but he's from Manila. Expect longer wait times since you're in the province (6 months?). I also don't know if the pandemic has lengthened the wait time for processing of docs by the govt (probably so).
From what I know, the DFA (Dept of Foreign Affairs) has a huge backlog for passport services. I tried the website - all slots are filled up for this year, for offices which are near me.
I've heard that if you're an OFW and you have employment papers and badly need to leave, then you can walk-in at any DFA passport office. But if you're getting a PP for tourism - you gotta wait! I've read that it's the same for the US & UK - huge backlog for passports. Good thing that my PP still has long validity - I checked for a friend.
Many PH expats who are on tourist visas have been leaving the country because their 3-year stay is up. They can't do a visa run & come back the next day because PH is still closed to foreign tourists.
There's also a new immigration law on the works. It's been approved by the House of Representatives and has been submitted to the Senate for review/ approval. Things are unclear if the 3-year tourist stay will remain under the new law (if it is passed).
Even though the news isn't that great, thanks again, Katie!
^
I'm sure you'll have many great meals together there. Maybe no balut though.....
To be honest, I was just thinking of you....
Basically everything... "proper" dishware, silverware and glassware both, however our focus now is on furniture as that table and the desk I use to work on are the only pieces of furniture we own. Oddly, the wife is reluctant to get rid of anything we brought from Bangkok, like the dishes...maybe she's trying to maintain a connection.
"I was a good student. I comprehend very well, OK, better than I think almost anybody," - President Trump comparing his legal knowledge to a Federal judge.
Evening beers caught up with him.
One thing that is incredibly popular here is chicken inasal (grilled chicken).
To be fair, I like fried chicken a lot also!
Those insalubrious and into places are all over Negro's. Joe's inatoin dumaguette is good to
"Melamine resin or melamine formaldehyde (also shortened to melamine) is a resin with melamine rings terminated with multiple hydroxyl groups derived from formaldehyde. This thermosetting plastic material is made from melamine and formaldehyde.[1] "
"Melamine resin is often used in kitchen utensils and plates (such as Melmac)."
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melamine_resin
Yeah, plastic.
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A tray full of GOLD is not worth a moment in time.
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"Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect,"
^I think that's in the past, Norton. I haven't heard chicken or pork meat being referred to as monkey meat.
Re: the melamine/ plastic plates, it's not advisable to put hot food there because the chemicals/ pladtic could leach out due to the heat.
I have melamine stuff (both in my apartment & in my parents' house) but I try not to use them for hot food - I use the real china plates for those.
A few mats, China plates, pots and cups can, as you suggest, be an improvement:
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Talking of pinoy cuisine, are you a fan of sisig Toppa? Personally, I love the stuff.
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